We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Back to Hilton London Kensington

Hilton London Kensington – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
179-199 Holland Park Avenue, London W11 4UL, England
Hotel amenities
Special offer
Great Getaway - 40% off
Hilton London Kensington
Ranked #285 of 1,071 hotels in London
4.0 of 5 stars 1220 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

1,220 reviews from our community

What travellers say about this hotel
  • Holland park(48)
  • Westfield shopping(38)
  • Very good(26)
  • Tube station(21)
  • Executive Lounge(21)
  • Central line(20)
  • Shepherds Bush(19)
  • Friendly and helpful(14)
  • Notting Hill(12)
  • Rooms are small(7)
Traveller rating
    299
    536
    221
    105
    59
Only show reviews for Family (99) | Couples (361) | Business (208)
Date Rating
swansea
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Wonderfull 40th Birthday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Our stay here was a surprise by my partner for my 40th birthday. On arrival we were upgraded to an executive room which to my surprise had a 'cake' made from a tower of towels and an assortment of cakes on a slate and a bottle of wine !!
The room was excellently appointed , if a little small , but there was everything there that we needed for our night's stay , we had complimentary access to the executive lounge which served drinks and snacks during the evening and breakfast the following day . The staff really made my stay there an occasion and hopefully we will be going back . The location is excellent with Westfield shopping centre accross the road and London a short tube ride away

Room Tip: Get an executive !
See more room tips
  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by AJPNJ for London
Ask AJPNJ about Hilton London Kensington
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Hilton-Kensington, Guest Relations Manager at Hilton London Kensington, responded to this review
19 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your very kind review of our hotel. I was glad to hear that you enjoyed your weekend and that you allowed us to help make your birthday a memorable one. Our staff works hard to ensure that every guest feels valued and appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you soon!

Thank you,

Kensington Care Team
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
“Love this Hilton”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 via mobile

One of my favourite hotels in London. Short trip on underground out of London to Holland Park or Shephard Bush.
Check-in always super fast.
Free wifi for honours members.
Executive lounge very good, staff always very pleasant and attentive.
Room reasonable size and good for
London. I would prefer a shower unit, rather than bath/shower. Water pressure is not too good, but ok!
Gym could be larger, but new and good selection of equipment. Good sauna and steam room.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by WhenAreWeThere! for London
Ask WhenAreWeThere! about Hilton London Kensington
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Hilton-Kensington, Guest Relations Manager at Hilton London Kensington, responded to this review
19 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for you kind review of our hotel. I was glad to hear that we have become one of your favorite hotels in the city and we appreciate your continued loyalty. Next time you come please let us know that you would like a shower unit and we would be more than happy to oblige.

Thank you,

Kensington Care Team
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
ireland
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

one of my favourite hotels in London.
great reception, good lobby area and snack bar
restaurant good
location good, near underground and shops.

Room Tip: i always ask for a larger room , as the standard rooms are quite small
See more room tips
  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask travelvalIreland about Hilton London Kensington
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Hilton-Kensington, Guest Relations Manager at Hilton London Kensington, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for your kind review. It is great to hear that we are one of your favorite hotels in the city and we appreciate your continued loyalty. We hope to see you again soon!

Thank you,

Kensington Care Team
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Wichita, KS
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Take the good with the bad”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Just checked out this morning. The property was pretty typical of other Hiltons in the area - rooms were okay (not great), executive lounge was fine, food was decent. The biggest complaint was that the internet was completely unreliable so if you need to be connected, this is not the place for you. I spoke to the manager and she was completely sympathetic and apologized profusely. Apparently they have just switched over to BTOpenzone and are having (ahem) challenges. The manager was very customer service focused so I give her credit for trying to make it right; however, it seems the issue is beyond their control (for now).

Room Tip: Higher floors or rooms away from the street - there is considerable noise from traffic.
See more room tips
  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask C21A3 about Hilton London Kensington
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Hilton-Kensington, Guest Relations Manager at Hilton London Kensington, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for taking your time to review our hotel. It is good to hear that you were taken care of by our manager after you experienced problems with the internet. We are working hard to adjust to a new internet system and hope that we are now caught up. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that you will be returning in the near future.

Thank you,

Kensington Care Team
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
New York
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great Value & Comfort in London”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

While not in the centre of all the activity of Central London, this is an easily accesible property to most of what London has to offer at a more reasonable price compared to hotels more centrally located.

This hotel is along a main thoroughfare for buses (the bus stops in front of the hotel) and a few blocks away from the gleaming new Shepherds Bush underground and overground stations, as well as a new coach/bus station. A stone's throw away is the brand new Westfield London shopping centre with loads of upscale shops and plenty of dining options.

This hotel is close enough, yet far enough away from all the noise and excitement that makes London such a vibrant city. I always enjoy a great night's sleep here and the service is impeccable!

Shepherds Bush has come a long way from the jokes made on shows like Absolutely Fabulous (even though the hotel is in Holland Park.) Have a nice quiet evening here in the ground floor lounge after a trip into central London, or relax in your nice quiet room. This hotel also has a concierge lounge for Hilton Honors elite members with plenty of goodies and drinks to choose from.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask richiedix about Hilton London Kensington
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Hilton-Kensington, Guest Relations Manager at Hilton London Kensington, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for your kind review of the Hilton London Kensington. We appreciate your loyalty and hope to welcome you back very soon.

Thank you,

Kensington Care Team
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Hilton London Kensington also viewed

Hilton London Metropole
4 of 5 stars 2,251 Reviews
London, England
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d193089?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Hilton London Tower Bridge
4.5 of 5 stars 1,256 Reviews
London, England
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d614236?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Hilton London Olympia
3.5 of 5 stars 879 Reviews
London, England
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d193131?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 1,071 hotels in London, ranked by popularity »

Been to Hilton London Kensington? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Hilton London Kensington

  • Hilton International London
  • Hilton London
  • London Hilton
  • Hilton Kensington
Address: 179-199 Holland Park Avenue, London W11 4UL, England
Price range (per night):* INR8,514 - 31,198

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Hilton London Kensington, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Hilton London Kensington
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices